Corporate Juggler Mugs

"You have a major fiasco at 10:30, followed by a shocking scandal at 2:15."

Things to Do: Delegate.

"I'm concerned, Larry. All you seem to do lately is put out fires and run around like a..."

"Well, I've emailed, faxed, and phoned Dobson. Maybe I should just walk down the hall and talk to him..."

Exec Has His Whole Life At His Desk

Ted's ability to multitask was key to his firms, success.'

'OK ladies and gentlemen, when I start the music start circling the chairs. When the music stops please take up your new post...'

Road sign: 'Business district - prepare to merge.'

'There's a Mr Tilbin here to see you sir. Shall I tell him you're on the phone, in a meeting, or out of the office?'

You missed a spot!

"The employees from the two companies are adapting very well to the merger. I wish I could say the same about the computer systems!"

'The quicker we get through our agenda, the sooner we get to our poker game.'

'The boss has decided to spend more time with his children'

'He's trying to see more of his family.'

We need bold action to raise morale, yet not make people think there's a problem.

'My business sense tells me to write you up. My maternal instincts tell me too send you to your office without lunch.'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

'So to hit the training targets I have to arrange five days a year training for the staff that we haven't been able to recruit.'

Two steps backwards-one step forward.

"We've decided your suggestion to have a day care center here at work has merit."

'My life is around here somewhere.'

'If you are wondering why I always have a smile, in the face of adversity, it's because I have you as a scapegoat.'

I'm glad you felt able to get that off your chest...now could we discuss next year's targets?

Wife, 2 kids, and 147 employees to support

"You've planned a meeting with 12 people? I advice a strict agenda, whip and chair."

"I believe this will be an adequate busy look."

"I scheduled you for a workshop on insurance forms followed by a workshop on stress."

'It may well be nesting J.T but damn it, you've got a company to turn.'

"I don't have time to stop and smell the roses. The best I can do is stop and check my email while the new software is installing."

"ASAP!!!"

"Ok, here's the meeting agenda: heal the wounds, listen to the partners, fix the leaks, make the deal, soothe the suppliers, spank the banks...."

"Keeping busy?"

"They pay well but they expect a lot from you."

Business executive has desk sign stating: I am in a meeting.

Control in the workplace.